Rattanakosin Island : Amazing things you probably didn’t know about!
“Rattanakosin Island” If it is about this area, you may think of beautiful temples and palaces. Here we have the amazing things about Bangkok Old Town you probably didn’t know which will make you travel in this town more exciting. Let’s see if you have already known these yet!
1. Panorama of Bangkok
The Golden Mount (Wat Saket) is the place you should not miss when you visit Rattanakosin Island! This place is the highest hill of Bangkok which offered the great views that you can see 360 degree over Rattanakosin Island. From the ground, there are 300 short steps to climb to the top with numerous spots to look around such as a giant bell. Once you reach the top, you will be rewarded with the spectacular views from all four points of the compass between Bangkok Old Town and the new parts of the city. Therefore, do not forget to take tons of photos!
2. Coolest activity in Bangkok happens here
If you want to discover hidden gems in Rattanakosin Island while do fun things together with your friends or family then enter GoSnoop. GoSnoop is the first outdoor adventure detective game activity in Bangkok! This game will take you on a 2-3 hours voyage to discover the wonders of Bangkok Old Town through a puzzling LIVE game experience. For more information please email contact@gosnoop.co or click here!
3. The center of bizarre foods
Eating bizarre foods in Bangkok is one of the top priority list for travelers! There are plenty of carts, stalls, or even restaurants that serve you tons of bizarre dishes in Rattanakosin Island. Can’t think of the menu right now? Let me give you some of the food menus you can try: deep-fried insects, pig organ soup, dancing shrimps, blood soup, and chicken’s Feet! Sounds delicious right? you can find all of these in Bangkok Old Town such as Khao San road and there are so many more to top up your bizarre food list. So when you eat, don’t forget to fill up your social media with bizarre food photos and share with your friends and us!
4. A hidden Thai dessert heaven located here
Notable Thai desserts, foods plaza, authentic experience, historic community, heritage site, and beautiful architecture all at once, Nang Loeng market is one of a kind. For over 200 years, Nang Loeng market is one of the most authentic and oldest market in Bangkok located in the heart of Bangkok old town about a 5 minute walk from Democracy Monument. There are various kinds of delicious Thai desserts available at reasonable price such as egg custard pudding, steamed custard, or sweet sticky rice with coconut cream. Most stalls and shops are open in the early morning around 8 am and finish up by 3 pm.
5. Ratchadamnoen Avenue light up for the festival period
During festival period such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and New Year’s, the city is lit up with special decorations. You will see beautiful lights are string up in trees, sidewalks, and buildings along Ratchadamnoen Avenue.
